The FCC wants to make it harder to buy burner phones, but critics call it a privacy threat

TL;DR The FCC is considering stricter identity verification rules for phone services, arguing they could help reduce robocalls and make scammers easier to track. Privacy advocates and survivor support groups warn that the proposal could make it harder for abuse survivors to safely obtain or maintain phone service. The FCC is currently accepting public feedback, with comments due by June 25 and reply comments due by July 27, 2026.